Functional Safety Engineer II

🚗 About Woven by Toyota 🚗

Woven by Toyota is at the forefront of Toyota's ambitious transformation into a mobility company, a change described as once-in-a-century. Drawing inspiration from a rich history of innovation for the benefit of others, our mission is to redefine mobility through human-centric innovation. We aim to expand the very definition of "mobility" and enhance its service to society.

Our work is structured around four key pillars:

• AD/ADAS: Our advanced driver-assistance and autonomous driving technologies.
• Arene: Our comprehensive software development platform for software-defined vehicles.
• Woven City: Our dedicated testbed for cutting-edge mobility solutions.
• Cloud & AI: The robust digital infrastructure that powers our collaborative foundation.

Business-critical functions are essential in empowering these teams to execute their vision. Together, we are united by a bold goal: a world with zero accidents and improved well-being for all.

🌟 The Team 🌟

Developing high-quality systems and software is a mission-critical endeavor that demands meticulous design of software architectures, development processes, and rigorous testing methodologies. As part of the Global Product Quality sub-function, our team serves as the technical anchor, ensuring "solid," mass-production readiness for the software and systems driving Toyota's evolution into a software-defined mobility company.

Our team is focused on two primary objectives:

• Establishing robust software development standards to ensure compliance with global automotive requirements.
• Partnering directly with engineering teams to ensure that development activities yield safe, high-quality, and production-ready deliverables.

We firmly believe that a synergy of technical expertise in software technologies and a proactive, collaborative communication style is vital to bridge the gap between high-velocity R&D and uncompromising safety standards.

🔍 Who Are We Looking For? 🔍

We are seeking exceptional engineers to design and implement the technical mechanisms that guarantee the safety and quality of our products. You are a professional who thrives at the intersection of architecture, code-level integrity, and global safety standards. Rather than working in isolation, you will collaborate closely with system designers, software architects, and developers to ensure our product is "solid" and ready for mass production.

We value individuals who can demonstrate flexibility across diverse engineering domains to derive effective solutions. You should be someone who leverages deep domain expertise to build trust, influence design decisions, and mentor teams towards cultivating a proactive safety culture.

In this role, you will report to the Team Lead of Product Quality. This position follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring at least 3 days per week in the office.

✅ Responsibilities ✅

• Define and govern the Functional Safety lifecycle. Act as the final gatekeeper for Project Safety Plans and lead critical milestone reviews to ensure technical integrity before mass-production releases.
• Partner directly with engineering teams to co-develop Safety Plans and Technical Safety Concepts, ensuring they are technically robust and compliant from the outset.
• Conduct deep-dive assessments of the autonomy software stack to identify and remediate safety risks throughout the development journey.
• Support the development of governance guidelines for AI/ML systems. Bridge the gap between non-deterministic models and rigorous standards like ISO 8800 and UL 4600.
• Manage the technical quality and deliverables of external safety consultants and Tier-1 partners.
• Oversee the creation and verification of the Safety Case, ensuring all technical evidence is complete and audit-ready for mass production.
• Perform independent technical reviews and audits to evaluate project compliance against organizational safety processes.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through technical mentorship and coaching for software and systems engineers.

📚 Minimum Qualifications 📚

• Bachelor’s (Master’s preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience designing safety-critical systems, specifically within an automotive mass-production context (ADAS or autonomous systems preferred).
• Deep, hands-on experience with ISO 26262 (Full lifecycle). Familiarity with SOTIF (ISO 21448) is highly preferred.
• Deep technical expertise in at least one of the following: Embedded systems, real-time software (RTOS), vehicle control systems, or AI system integration.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and experience performing technical code reviews and utilizing static analysis tools (e.g., QAC, Polyspace, or Coverity).
• Skilled in system modeling using SysML or UML (e.g., Enterprise Architect, Cameo, or MagicDraw).
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) in an automotive mass-production context, including familiarity with ASPICE.
• Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence design decisions across diverse engineering domains.

✨ Nice to Haves ✨

• Formal certification as an Automotive Functional Safety Professional/Expert (e.g., AFSP, CFSP, CSFX).
• Basic knowledge of AI/ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow) or simulation tools (e.g., CARLA, NVIDIA Drive Sim).
• Working knowledge of ISO/SAE 21434.
• ASPICE Process Expert or Provisional Assessor certification.
• Japanese language proficiency or experience collaborating with Japanese OEMs/Tier-1 partners.

✈️ Travel ✈️

• 15% (Domestic and International)

🎁 What We Offer 🎁

We are committed to creating a modern work environment that supports our employees and their loved ones. We offer a wide array of programs designed to help you do your most meaningful work and shape the future of mobility.

• Excellent health, wellness, dental, and vision coverage.
• A rewarding 401k program.
• Flexible vacation policy.
• Family planning and care benefits.

🤝 Our Commitment 🤝

• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.
• Any information we receive from you will be used solely in the hiring and onboarding process. Please see our privacy notice for more details.